New Bloomfield High School - Beacon Yearbook (New Bloomfield, MO)

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Growth Development and Success Achieved by a strong School Board, Administration and Staff Successful school districts are not formulated by fate or luck; they are developed by good, strong, effective leadership. A highly concerned and energetic school board, coupled with strong, effective efforts by the adminis- tration and their staffs, combined to make New Bloomfield High School successful in many areas. The completion of the new high school building this year was only one of the many goals that became reali- ties. Oftentimes, little notice is paid to the behind the scenes work — from the volunteer efforts by the people at the top — to the 24-hour cleaning duties performed by the janitorial staff. Many members of the community pitched in and should be applauded for their efforts as well. Another area that is sometimes overlooked is the large amount of work involved with secretarial positions and the counselor’s office. Since change is inevitable, their job descriptions seem to be in a constant state of turmoil in an ever-changing system, too. Superintendent of Schools is Dr. D. J. Phillips. Kathy Brown (bookkeeper) and Glenda Siegel (board secretary) work in the Central Office. High School Principal is Dan Howard. Connie Bedsworth is high school secretary while Paula Allen assisted. Board members (top left) are: Norris Hill and Bruce Patrick, seated, and Clark Bedsworth, Paul Renoe, JoAnn Boyd and Allen Glick.

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Building a year Bricks, mortar and concrete are not the only building materials used at New Bloomfield High School. New books, rooms and computers were just a few of the building materials received by the students this year. There has been a lot of construction around New Bloomfield High School the past few years. The original high school building was gutted, remodeled, and a new building was attached at the rear. It was more than just erecting a new building that caused New Bloomfield High School to grow. Great strides were taken to expand the curriculum also. Many classes received new books and or equipment in an attempt to make them both more informative and more inter- esting to the students. Organizations and activities also ex- panded as clubs such as FBLA grew to a record number of members. Athletic teams like the Lady Wildcats once again reigned as State 1A Champions. It was more than a time of transi- tion. It was a time for redefining, and re- establishing the goals and ambitions of the student body; a time for going back to the beginning, starting anew, and fo- cusing on only the positive side of life. It was a time for BUILDING ON THE BASICS. It is said that fame is the price of success. This became obvious as several news- teams came to New Bloomfield High School to report the latest accomplishments. Modern technology moved further into New Bloomfield High School as more and more computers were purchased. This one was installed in the high school office. Students had to overcome many difficulties just in order to get to class. ABOVE, Senior Kara Hopsecker trudges through a muddy parking lot going from building to building.

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Music instructor Jordan Perry talks with I)r. Phillips and Mr. Howard at the new building dedication ceremony. Filling in as math teacher. Mr. Howard seems perplexed with a paper. Guidance counselor at New Bloomfield High School is Ms. Sharon Bullard. At the Homecom- ing Dance, Ms. Bullard cautions Mr. Rogers to “watch the toes.” At the reception following the dedication ceremonies, instructors Jerry Rogers, Dan Smith, Jordan Perry and Coach Rodney Haley chat with Mr. Howard. 3